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Why are the products respiratory syncytial virus IGIV and VZIG no longer on Table 4 of the ACIP General Recommendations?

April 26, 2017acip longer products respiratory syncytial Table virus vzig

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Why are the products respiratory syncytial virus IGIV and VZIG no longer on Table 4 of the ACIP General Recommendations?

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These products are no longer listed because they are no longer made. Fortunately the monoclonal antibody product RSV IG is available and is still on Table 4, and VariZIG, an investigational product used for post-exposure prophylaxis for varicella, is included in a footnote to Table 4.